Tom Collen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tom Collen
Date Of Birth	Dec 21, 1953(1953-12-21)
Age	71
Country	United States
Birth City	Lancaster
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Tom Collen Biography

Tom Collen is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Coach who was born on December 21, 1953 in Lancaster, United States. Collen was born on December 21 1953, in Lancaster, Ohio, and earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Bowling Green State University in 1977. He received a master’s education degree at Miami University (of Ohio) in 1982. He also earned a master’s degree in 1983 for Recreational Programming.

Collen quit his position at the University of Arkansas in 1997 to accept the head coach position for Colorado State University. Colorado State went to the NCAA Tournament four times in five seasons under his direction. In 1999, the team made it to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen, and Collen was named the coach of the year. The percentage of his wins was 79.6 percent (129 winnings, 33 loss) was fourth in Division I women’s basketball coaches at the time.

On March 11, 2003, the University of Louisville hired Collen as women’s basketball head coach; this was the second time athletic director Tom Jurich hired Collen to that position after doing the same at Colorado State in 1997. During Collen’s four seasons, Louisville had an 87–37 record and made the NCAA tournament three times.

In 2007, Collen returned to Arkansas, this time as women’s basketball head coach. Under his leadership the team began the 2007 season with a school record 15 consecutive wins.

Then, in 1993 relocated from his current home at the University of Arkansas, where the position was as an coordinator of recruiting and assistant coaches until 1997. He was promoted to assistant coach for the final two seasons. In the year following his departure the team, the Arkansas team reached the final Four at the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship. Arkansas women’s athletic director Bev Lewis stated that “his reputation as a recruiter is among the best in the country.”

Tom Collen Net Worth

Tom Collen is one of the richest Basketball Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tom Collen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Thomas Duane Collen (born December 21 1953) is an American college basketball coach, who was most recently the head women’s basketball coaching for the University of Arkansas.

Collen first began coaching with Miami University in 1981, which he coached for three years. He was an assistant head coach for the University of Utah from 1984 until 1986, as well as at his current position at Purdue University from 1986 to 1993.

After the 2001–2002 season, Collen accepted a position at Vanderbilt University but resigned the next day over a discrepancy discovered on his resume. He had listed two master’s degrees from Miami University, but Miami had reported only one degree in two subjects. Miami later acknowledged its mistake. By then both Vanderbilt and Colorado State had new head coaches. Collen took a year off from coaching, working as a television commentator and a consultant for the WNBA.

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Who is Tom Collen Dating?

According to our records, Tom Collen married to Nicki Collen. As of December 1, 2023, Tom Collen’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Tom Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tom Collen celebrates birthday on December 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Tom Collen

1. Tom Collen is a former American college basketball coach.
2. He coached at Colorado State, Louisville, Arkansas and Indiana.
3. Collen has a career record of 333-209 in 18 seasons.
4. He led his teams to nine NCAA Tournament appearances.
5. Collen was named the SEC Coach of the Year in 2012.
6. His teams won three conference championships during his tenure.
7. Collen’s coaching style emphasizes defense and ball movement on offense.
8. He has coached several players who went on to play professionally.
9. Collen retired from coaching in 2019 but remains involved in basketball.
10. He is known for his passion for the game and dedication to his players’ success.

Is Tom Collen coaching now?

Biographical details
1997–2002| Colorado State
2003–2007| Louisville
2007–2014| Arkansas
Head coaching record

What does Tom Collen do for a living?

Basketball coach

Is Nicki Collen married?

Tom Collen

Where did Nicki Collen come from?

Early life. Collen was born in Indiana and her family moved to Platteville, Wisconsin when she was 10 years old. While living in Wisconsin, Collen attended basketball camps with Bo Ryan.

Who will replace Kim Mulkey at Baylor?

Nicki Collen won the Big 12 in her first season at Baylor and did it with her own style. Nicki Collen, who coached the Atlanta Dream for three seasons, had never been a college head coach before coming to Baylor.